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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 340.38 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 340.38 and 181.38 is: 250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 340.38 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/340.38 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 340.38 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 61,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,738.12/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.24

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